Avoidable distractions on the political trail, by Rotimi Fasan
When one observes the actions and utterances of Nigeria’s political actors, their habit of moving in circles, and the people’s preference for sensationalism over substance, it becomes clear why we are not making progress politically. We are back again where we were. We are in the campaign season, and the discourses of our engagement are […]
When couple spend night together and one dies: Justice on pause, outrage on repeat, by Stephanie Shaakaa
Justice must not wear a skirt or trousers. It must wear a blindfold. If we care about victims, we must care about facts
Societal pressure and male children, by Francis Ewherido
I watch the videos of MrBikeGlobal, a youtuber and a young man making impact on humanity. He drives around looking for people in need, everyday hardworking people and people who are battling against the odds to make a living. He seems to love people who are “hustling” and making efforts. He has supported many Nigerians through his […]
Exam Fraud: Schools and ECOMOG Operations, by Ugoji Egbujo
In the past, schools were centers of discipline. Parents sometimes reported erring children to teachers, trusting those firmer, dispassionate hands to deliver the correction needed. Teachers stood as community pillars, disciplining without fear of backlash. Principals were revered as standard-bearers of societal values. These days, doting parents storm schools to assault teachers for merely scolding […]
Obasanjo At 89: The Pan-Nigerian Dreamer, by Emmanuel Aziken
At 89, Olusegun Matthew Okikiola Aremu Obasanjo remains one of the most compelling figures in Nigeria’s political history, a leader whose presence still commands attention across the country and the African continent. Decades after he first stepped into the national spotlight, Obasanjo continues to stand as a symbol of the enduring quest for a pan-Nigerian identity, a […]
An addicted generation, by Muyiwa Adetiba
I had heard of the seriousness of drug use among our youths long before it became this manifest. It seemed unbelievable when I was told at the time, that a sizeable number of our undergraduates were on one form of drugs or the other. And that students of private and even faith based universities were not exempted. […]
